Mongezi Buthelezi

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about

Award winning interdisciplinary Designer & Photographer. Currently pursuing a perfect blend of style and function for a wide range of interactive graphic design. For the past 6 years I've helped global companies, organizations and start-ups reach business goals with user focused, interactive design. I enjoy bringing clarity to complex problems with a people first approach.

Ambidextrous social introvert. Find my work on Behance & Dribbble. Experience my photography skills on Instagram & Flickr.

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what i do
ANALYSIS
PROGRAMMING
TESTING
DOCUMENTATION
technical skills

As a reluctant developer, I fled from a traditional path and explored my creativity, trough trying my hands on various techniques and software. Software is more than just a tool, and I try to dig deep into it. Today, I knack for critical thinking, empathy and creativity to create viable and impactful solutions using these technologies.

HTML 5
97%
ANGULAR JS
98%
BOOTSTRAP
100%
AJAX
90%
JQUERY
86%
PHP
70%
work
education

I spent 3 years learning Web Design & Development, got my Bachelor degree in Communication and Applied Art and started working independently. I think one should never stop learning and go through a process of acquiring knowledge.

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2010
City Varsity, Newtown Johannesburg
Graphic Design
2
2005-2006
University of Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Bachelor of Science (Fin Rek)
3
2000-2004
Northview High School
Matric
experience
mar 2014 - present
UI Developer Fakebook Studio, New York

In this small yet expanding company, I had the opportunity to turn my passion for the web in a job right after graduation. Being the only designer in the company I have often dealt with the whole process of designing for our customers.

Jul 2013 — Mar 2014
Visual Communication Designer Dropzone, NYC

Being in a very well structured company, with clear and defined work procedures, helped me grow both personally and professionally, as well as enjoying a young and international working environment. I had the opportunity to redefine the way I work in a more intelligent way.

Jan 2013 – Jul 2013
Web Publishing Daisystreet, NYC

Being the first design agency in my career and being one among the best in New York, I've learned to be proficient in a fast-paced work environment.

Oct 2011 – Jan 2013
Intern Developer Oxwalk Ducks, California

Create frameworks to guide critical thinking, to streamline the ideation process and to visualize complex concepts. Uses various graphic approaches to make complex ideas more tangible.

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achivements

It always seems impossible until its done. Participated in more than 100 contests run online and run by government. I got first prize for Logo Design done for a Fashion Brand in 2015, the ceremony held in Germany.

    • - First Price for Logo Design in Berman Design Award
    • -Honorable Mention at International Design Awards
    • -AICB New York, USA
    • -International CNDY Awards New York, USA
    • -Drix Club des Directeurs Artistiques Paris, France
    • -A&AD Awards (Yellow & Black Pencils) London, UK
    • -Global Dffie Awards New York, USA
    • -The Intercontinental Advertising Award (The Cup) (ICAA) Spain
contact

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